The San Francisco 49ers received encouraging news as tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Deebo Samuel returned to practice in a limited capacity.

Kittle, who is working through a foot sprain suffered in Week 7, shared his thoughts on the team’s unexpected struggles after practice.

The Pro Bowl tight end offered a detailed analysis of the 49ers’ challenges, pointing to turnovers as a major concern.

“I think my No. 1 answer is we’re plus-two in the turnover category, but we’ve turned the ball over in all the games we’ve lost, a lot,” Kittle said, via 95.7 The Game.

George Kittle with a long answer about why the 49ers have struggled:

“I put most of the pressure on our offense.” pic.twitter.com/2jVaU3E3Wd

— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) October 24, 2024

He also highlighted a second-half scoring drought against the Arizona Cardinals and their unusual situation with three different kickers this season, though he refused to use the latter as an excuse.

Despite mounting pressure, Kittle maintains confidence in the offense’s potential.

With a roster full of veterans who understand the system, he believes execution rather than pressure is the key issue that needs addressing.

The Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs exposed these challenges when injuries depleted the receiving corps.

Brandon Aiyuk’s season-ending knee injury, Deebo Samuel’s absence due to pneumonia, and Jauan Jennings’ hip issue forced the Niners to rely on inexperienced players.

The sudden loss of two starting receivers disrupted the offensive rhythm, particularly after spending the week’s preparation focused on plays designed for Samuel and Aiyuk.

Kittle stressed the importance of maintaining drives, converting third downs and capitalizing in the red zone.

Despite the recent setbacks, he expressed unwavering faith in head coach Kyle Shanahan’s ability to guide the team forward.

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